Samui Phangan Real Estate February-March 2020

Feb/Mar 2020

samui phangan • BUYING 购买 • RENOVATING 翻新

• INVESTING 投资 • LIVING生活

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Architects Talk Renovation is Money

建筑师会谈 装修就是金钱

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Stunning Samui What’s in Store for 2020

令人惊叹的苏梅岛 2020年值得期待的事

Lifestyle

What is Home Staging?

生活方式 什么是家庭演出？

Outdoor Living Dripping in the Garden

户外生活 在花园里浇水

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EDITOR'S LETTER 90th Edition Samui Phangan Real Estate I am delighted to introduce the 2020 February March Edition of the Samui Phangan Real Estate magazine. This is our 90th edition, 15 years of successful publication is something we can certainly be proud of. Making us one of the longest running popular magazines in SE Asia.

In this edition, as always, we have some attractive articles and feature some of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan’s incredible and stunning real estate and relevant businesses. We take a closer look at what is going on in Samui for 2020 and what shouldn’t be missed. We check what Samui has in store for us in 2020 and the beautiful aerial cover image is kindly from Aerial Photography Asia. Our legal team have a great article for us explaining 5 main key points that must be considered when buying property here and in this issue, we start a series of articles about renovation and insulation.

Outdoor living gives us some watering tips for the garden and shows how easy an irrigation system can be made and set up. I could, as always go on and on, but now it’s up to you to turn the pages and feel the beautiful vibe that you can only find on Samui.

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I would first like to thank the readers that have sent me messages and emails for their thoughts and questions.

Many have been about Samui and Thailand and where I think it is heading in the New Year 2020. Samui has always been a robust giant. It has met the unknowns, the ups and downs of economies, politics and social movements, and it has adapted to each, because the underlying driver of all travel never seems to die. That is the desire of people to explore our world and its peoples in all their parts and varieties, the bottom line is this: As long as there is a planet Earth inhabited by humans with an appetite for exploration of far-off lands and cultures -- an appetite as innate as our urge to breathe and eat -- and the means to satisfy it, the industry that accommodates that deep-seated human passion will not only survive but prosper.

That's a safe prediction.

Living & Loving Samui CJG Paton-Smith

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编者注： 第90期苏梅帕岸房地产 我很高兴地介绍了2020年2月版的苏梅帕岸房地产杂 志，这是我们的第90期。15年的成功发行是我们引以 为傲的，这使我们成为东南亚最受欢迎的杂志之一。 在本版中，一如既往，我们有一些有吸引力的文章， 并以苏梅岛和帕岸岛的一些令人惊艳和赞叹的房地产 及相关业务为特色。让我们进一步了解2020年苏梅将 发生了什么，哪些是不容错过的。我们检查了苏梅在 2020年为我们准备的东西，有来自亚洲航空摄影的美 丽航空封面图像；我们的法律团队有一篇很棒的文章 为我们解释了在苏梅购置房产时必须考虑的5个主要因 素。在这个问题上，我们开始了一系列关于翻新和绝 缘的文章；户外生活给我们提供了一些给花园浇水的 技巧，并展示了一个灌溉系统是多么容易建立。我可 以一如既往地继续下去，但现在轮到你翻阅杂志，感 受你只能在苏梅找到的美丽的氛围了。

我首先要感谢那些给我发信息和电子邮件的读者，感 谢他们的想法和问题。许多人一直在谈论泰国和苏 梅，这个我认为它正在走向2020年新年的地方。苏梅 一直是一个强壮的巨人，它遇到了未知经济、政治和 社会运动的起起落落，并适应了每一种情况，因为旅 游业的潜在驱动力似乎永远不会死亡。这就是人们探 索我们的世界及其各个部分和各种民族的愿望，底线 是：只要有一个地球上居住着人类，他们渴望探索遥 远的土地和文化。一种与生俱来的食欲，就像我们呼 吸和进食的欲望，以及满足它的手段。这个行业容纳 了人类根深蒂固的激情，不仅会生存下来，而且会繁 荣昌盛。 苏梅岛的生活与爱 帕顿 史密斯

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contents inside & out 20 Architects Talk Renovation 24

Island Home Time to Get a New Lounge Chair

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Outdoor Living Garden Drippers

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realty in focus 28

Legal Buzz 5 Key Tips for Property Buyers

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Property Report Why Cash-back, Why Not?

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Property Design Loft Style

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Hot Property Samujana

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Samui in View Some Good Reasons to Visit Koh Samui in 2020

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Hot Property KASA

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Green Scene Save Water

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Island Scoop Samui Restaurant Reopens with Fiery New Menu

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What is Home Staging

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life on the isles 58

Koh Samui Map

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Living on Koh Samui

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Koh Phangan Map

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Living on Koh Phangan

the legal arena 66

Land Title Deeds

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Tips for Starting the Biz English

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Tips for Starting the Biz Chinese

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Tips for Starting the Biz German

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Tips for Starting the Biz Russian

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Tips for Starting the Biz French

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Building Regulations

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Villa Rentals

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directory 84

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Island Contacts

Santi Peak Villas are nestled within idyllic surroundings of beautiful swaying green palms and enjoy outstanding views over sky blue waters of the Gulf of Thailand. The estate is comprised of over 3 bespoke pool villas, ranging from 2-bedroom residences of 163 sqm to 3-bedroom residence of 210 sqm.

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Inspired by the mesmerizing view of the ocean and the stunning green surroundings, Santi Peak Villas architects vision of an open space comfortable living area and a humble home design with modern look as well as luxurious touch was the goal. The resulting creation are homes that give the ultimate serenity and tranquility with a desired sense of luxury and super comfortable living spaces.

The homes are fitted with floor-to-ceiling glass walls to maximize integration with the surrounding nature and to absorb the flow of air and light creating the ultimate in open living spaces. The infinity edge swimming pool with built in Jacuzzi come as standard with each villa.

Short Facts: • Starting at just 8,240,000 THB • Stunning sea views of Gulf of Thailand.

• Infinity edge swimming pool • Built in Jacuzzi & terrace.

• Floor-to-ceiling glass walls • Walking distance to Bang Por Beach.

• Sound investment, yielding 7-12%.

• Premium quality construction.

• Professional property management.

Contact: English, Czech, Slovak: +66 879 110 221, German, French, Dutch: +66 812 713 178, Thai: +66 892 244 491 info@santipeakvillas.com, santipeakvillas.com samui phangan real estate

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VILLA MANAGEMENT HOLIDAY RENTALS VACATION SERVICES

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Villa Malouna

Villa Anar

Baan Hansa

Villa Thansamaay

Villa Akira

Villa Orchid

Baan Capo

Villa Riva

Secret Beach

Yam Chao at Verano Residence

Roong Arun at Verano Residence

Vista Azul

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Renovation is Money Renovation is an unnecessary evil, a cost that we would rather avoid - right? This and future articles will demonstrate that by focusing on making the right renovation choices, the costs will be significantly lower than the benefits to the bottom line.

Anubis Consult was hired in early 2020 to oversee and consult on the renovation of a 22-room boutique hotel. There were a couple of restraints as the budget was limited, and the renovations would have to be made while the hotel was still open - so essentially “room-by-room”.

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3. Improve the hotel’s green profile.

These three tasks may seem to be countering each other but nothing could be farther from the truth when it comes to a renovation project such as this.

The same principles apply to renovation projects in your own home. If chosen wisely, what may initially seem as an outright cost will improve the welfare of yourself and your family, the look of your home, and lessen your monthly bills for electricity and water.

In this issue, we will give you an overview of the hotel and show you some of the issues where we will direct our attention, and in following issues, our solutions and the costs will be revealed – so remember to get the next issues of the magazine to follow the progress of our work at this lovely hotel.

The Secret Hotel

The hotel is located in a major provincial city on leafy and secluded sub-soi with big family homes around it, and a temple across from it. The hotel was originally built as a (quite big) family home in the 1960s, was converted to a primary school in the late 70s, and then converted again in 2003 into a hotel.

The hotel got a minor revamp in 2009 where the premises were expanded with an additional 5 Deluxe rooms situated in the former maids’ quarters and wash rooms at the back of the property. Today, the hotel has a good mix of a few Superior rooms, a dozen Deluxe rooms,

a handful of Junior Suites and a big 50 m2 Balcony Suite.

Major roadworks directly in front of the hotel severely impacted revenues in 2016-2017 and nothing but the most rudimentary repairs have been done since 2009, so it shows clear signs of weather, wear and tear. Fortunately, the building itself is solid, so no major structural work will have to be done.

The new owners want to bring the hotel back to its former glory, and in the next couple of issues we shall show you how we will be handling this exciting task.

The garden is nestled between the main hotel building, the restaurant and the coffee shop.

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Outdoor lighting

The cosy outdoor dining area immediately caught our attention as we arrived the first time; primarily because it has a lovely ambience, but secondly because of the 5 rows of 20 small light bulbs each.

Most of the original 15 W light bulbs have already been replaced with an assortment of LEDs of different make, power, lumen, colour temperature and fidelity. We decided to reap the lowest

The Manager’s Rooms

Our second focus came as a bit of a surprise to the new owners, as we decided to upgrade the old-fashioned louvred windows in the manager’s rooms.

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hanging fruits first, so our first order of business will be to provide them with 100 1W E27 3000 K light bulbs of a better quality than the existing ones.

The expenditure for this is minimal, and the benefits can be readily reaped. The best of the existing light bulbs can be used for bedside lamps and the like, and the remaining ones will be recycled.

Once we receive the new light bulbs, we can calculate the energy savings, so more about that in the next issue.

tially running 24/7, so we measured its usage, which was a staggering 2,500 Baht for that air-con per month alone.

Upgrading the entire section of three windows and a row of four top-windows to modern 2-layer insulated windows is costly, but even at a cost of 50,000 Baht, the reduced cost for the air-con will mean the cost has been reaped back in less than 5 years.

Deluxe Room

Next up came the five Deluxe Rooms that had been added to the hotel about 10 years ago. The rooms still look nice and modern, but we quickly ascertained that the owner back then had saved money on two very silly points: The back wall of the bathroom turned out

to be a simple wooden wall without any insulation whatsoever, and the top windows letting in some much needed light was a simple, transparent plexiglass roofing, and a mosquito net underneath.

Mold had been accumulating between the enclosed shower and the uninsulated outer wall due to the constant changes in humidity and temperature, and the windows were essentially three openings letting in hot air; clearly, something had to be done.

We now have to come up with some solutions that won’t drain the entire budget on these five rooms alone. We will share these calculations and the thought-process with you next month, where we will also show you some additional issues that we found at the hotel - so remember to pick up the next issue :) samui phangan real estate 

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TIME TO GET A NEW LOUNGE CHAIR For some of us from colder climes and of a certain age, armchairs can conjure up memories of sitting beside a roaring log fire at Christmas time or grandpa with his slippers on and his feet up next to the fire smoking a pipe and his nose in a good book.

Over the years, armchairs have played a part in many old movies and have been a staple in most homes often reserved for the master of the house. Now the grand old armchair of yesteryear has morphed into something far more interesting, today's lounge chair is something for all family members to sit in and enjoy as well as family pets if you let them!

Loft by Oriental Living has an amazing range of lounge chairs and whatever you choose they will make sure you are sitting pretty.

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Garden & Balcony Watering Systems

Gardening is one of my favourite hobbies. I love nothing more than pottering about my garden and tending to my plants, I find it relaxing and therapeutic. Of course, watering can take up a lot of time each day but with these DIY irrigation systems, that part of the work is already done for you. And while you are watering one end of your garden, you can work on planting the other end. It’s a win-win situation all the way around.

Water is vital to plant health, but watering by hand can be a huge pain in the butt if you have an extensive garden or even balcony. You have to move hoses between gardens, move sprinklers around, or take the time to water each plant. Watering systems take the hassle out of watering. They're the easiest way to give plants the consistent moisture they need for your biggest harvest and most beautiful blooms.

You install them once and leave them in place all season long.

If you add a timer, your garden will water itself!

Turn on the tap or let the system run automatically to water plants; no hoses or sprinklers to move around.

Many install in minutes — all you need is a pair of scissors to cut the hoses to the lengths you need.

Have you ever thought about creating your own irrigation system for your garden? imagine a garden that waters itself! If you have a relatively large garden, then you know how long it takes to get water to all of those plants. Here on Samui, we often have

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to hand water our gardens, particularly during the hotter summer months when rain just doesn’t fall.

While installing your own irrigation system might seem like a costly project, it can be really cheap. In fact, I have found some great, cheap and simple DIY irrigation systems that will take the difficulty out of keeping your garden watered.

Having your own garden irrigation system in place can actually save you money because you don’t have to use as much water. The system puts water directly on the roots of your plants, where it needs to go. So, you’re not wasting water by dribbling it all over your actual plant. And, you can set the system to water whenever it is needed so you don’t have to worry about trekking out to the garden with a garden hose or worse, buckets of water for your watering.

Here is a list of the various set ups but note that many are interchangeable and you can take parts of one system which will work together on another.

1. Easy Outdoor Drip Irrigation System This easy to install drip irrigation system is hooked up to your outdoor faucet and it waters your garden when needed. You can unhook it when it is not in use so that you have your outdoor water supply for other things. This one won’t take you long at all to set up and it’s really cheap if you have certain supplies on hand – even if you have to buy them all, this one is not at all expensive.

2. Simple Bucket Irrigation System A 20-litre bucket and a few lines are all you need to create your own irrigation system. Depending on the supplies that you have on hand, you may actually be able to make this one for free. I always have a couple large buckets sitting around and you just have to add the line for your water to run out. This one is so super easy to build and it perfectly waters those plants for you.

3. PVC Pipe Irrigation System This one is also really easy to build and you can use it to keep your garden or your lawn perfectly watered during those hot summer months. This is a pretty cheap one too, if you happen to have some Thai blue PVC pipe and a few other key supplies on hand. It uses a sprinkler type system to put water where you need it.

4. DIY Rain Water Irrigation System You can build an irrigation system for your lawn or garden that doesn’t use any of your city water.

Imagine having collected rain water to water your garden! Your plants will be so much healthier and so will your family since rain water is more natural than water that has chemicals added. This one is super easy to put together and it gives you a wonderful way to use up that rain water.

5. Cheap DIY Irrigation System For Under 500THB! Believe it or not, you can create a system that will keep your garden perfectly watered, and you can make it for less than 500THB! How’s that for cheap?

You use a storage bin for the water supply on this one and it really is super easy to put together. You will never again have to worry about wilted tomato plants or other veggies with this one.

6. DIY Drip Line Irrigation System Many gardeners believe that drip lines are the way to go with regards to irrigation systems. They definitely do have their benefits. You can line them up to perfectly water each plant and if you add an automatic timer, you can set it to water them at the right time of the day. Incidentally, you should never water your garden plants during the hottest part of the day – so set your timers to give them a drink around dusk.

7. DIY Automatic Drip Irrigation System A good drip irrigation system is going to automatically provide water to plants when it should. This one is pretty easy to build and you have a few options regarding materials. You can also learn more about how much water to give your plants and the best times to set your timer for the water to be delivered.

8. Dual System DIY Irrigation This dual irrigation system is great for raised beds or traditional in ground gardens, so you can use it even if you have a container garden. The first part of the system is a soaker hose that keeps your plants clean and refreshed. The second part is a drip irrigation system that delivers water to the roots of your plants – right where they need it.

9. Cheap and Easy Blue PVC Water Run You can make this irrigation system very reasonably and it is super easy. You can use this for your traditional garden or for those container gardens and it is perfect for helping you to keep enough water to herb gardens or others that you have above the ground. You use the famous Thai blue PVC pipe – which is really inexpensive – and a few other key supplies to make this one and it will definitely save you time and money.

11. DIY Water Dripper System This DIY water irrigation system follows the same basic plan as others and it is really easy to assemble.

You will need a few materials, including a good garden hose, a hose connector, drippers to water your plants, stakes to hold your hose in place and a flow control valve and timer. You can pick up all of these supplies at your local home improvement or hardware store if you don’t already have them on hand and none of them are terribly expensive.

12. DIY Soaker Hose System A soaker hose will deliver water right to the roots of your plants, where they need it. This DIY system is so easy to make and it only requires a few materials. You will of course, need a hose and you can use small Blue PVC pipe for this. You also need a few fittings and a couple of hours to set the system up and get it running.

14. Cheap DIY Drip Irrigation This drip irrigation system is one of the cheapest and the easiest ones that you could make for your garden. This one is set up for a traditional in ground garden but you could easily adapt it for a raised garden bed if that is what you have. You don’t need a lot of expensive supplies or materials and you don’t need more than just a couple of hours to put this one together.

15. Simple Reused Plastic Bottle Irrigation System Turn those old empty plastic bottles into something useful with this DIY irrigation system. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on rain barrels or other containers to house your water. Plastic bottles work perfectly and you can add these to your traditional in ground gardens or a raised garden if that’s what you have. The process is really simple and since you are repurposing, you are saving money when you build this one. You have to love a good plastic bottle hack. samui phangan real estate

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“Only Fools Rush In”

5 Key Tips for Property Buyers in Koh Samui and Koh Phangnan It is important for would-be property buyers in Koh Samui and Koh Phangnan to understand that the procedure to acquire ownership of property in Thailand may be considerably different to the procedure adopted in their home country. Would-be property buyers must heed the maxim that “fools rush in” and take time to understand the law, procedures, restrictions, nuances and risks associated with an investment in real estate in Thailand. The following article provides wouldbe property buyers with 5 key tips intended to set them off on the right path.

Tip 1:

exceed forty- nine percent of the habitable area of the building. Foreign persons are permitted to own buildings in Thailand but would-be investors must acknowledge issues related to the control of the land which the building is constructed upon, as set out at the beginning of this section. Finally, a foreigner may acquire other lesser rights, one such other right is “usufruct” rights over land and buildings in Thailand for a temporary period, usually 30 years or the life of the usufructuary.

It is imperative that the rights of ownership that a foreign buyer acquires are fully legal and are conducive to the type of interest in land that is being acquired.

Understand at the Outset What You Can and Cannot Legally Own

Tip 2

It is important to understand and appreciate at the outset what a foreign buyer of real property can and cannot own in Thailand. Except in a few limited situations, which for the most part will not apply, foreigners are absolutely prohibited from owning freehold land in Thailand in their own name. A foreign investor is permitted to acquire a leasehold interest in land; however, it is important to recognize that the longest registerable lease term in Thailand is 30 years, considerably less than in most European countries. Whilst a lease can be renewed following the expiry of its term, there are risks associated with the renewal of the lease. Perhaps the most secure interest in property that a foreigner can acquire in Thailand is the ownership of a freehold condominium unit which can be registered in the name of the foreign person. However, the quota of foreign owners in any condominium building in Thailand cannot

With little investigation, would be buyers will discover that there is an abundance of real estate agents in Koh Samui and Koh Phangnan who will be eager to assist with the selection of a “dream” property. Real estate agents can possess different expertise relating to the types of property and value of property available on the islands; some real estate agents cater for specific nationalities, such as Chinese or Russian buyers. It is important to select a real estate agent which ordinarily lists properties of a similar specification to that which the would-be buyer is seeking, in terms of type of property (whether villa, apartment or condominium), size, location and price. It is prudent to carry out enquiries to ascertain whether or not the real estate agent has a good reputation and whether or not the real estate agent has an established presence in Thailand.

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Choose the Right Real Estate Agent

Tip 3

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In order to secure the real estate, it is prudent to enter into a “reservation agreement” with the seller setting out the key terms of the transaction such as the property description, the agreed price and the agreed payment terms. The reservation agreement should also state that the seller will not agree to sell the property to anyone else during the time that the buyer will be conducting due diligence (see below) into the real estate.

The buyer will usually be required to pay a small deposit to the Seller to secure the property. The reservation agreement should at the very least stipulate that the reservation deposit will be refundable in the event that the due diligence enquiries undertaken by the buyer yields negative results. The reservation agreement should be tailored to the buyer’s circumstances and any “extras” which may have negotiated with the Seller should be set out in the Reservation Agreement.

If the due diligence produces agreeable findings, the buyer should execute a binding contract with the Seller, obligating both parties to complete the transaction. For both parties, this entails a significant economic decision. Therefore, it is crucial that the relevant contracts are carefully worded to protect the buyer’s interests. The contract should include (amongst other things) (i) representations on behalf of the seller regarding the legality of the title, access to public roads, adherence to zoning and other regulations, and similar matters; (ii) adequate default provisions, to provide remedies if a party breaches the contract; and (iii) a clause that bestows the buyer’s rights upon its successors, assigns, and heirs. On the completion date, the buyer will likely transfer all or a portion of the contract price to the seller, and the seller will register the transfer of the legal interest to the buyer. This process should be carried out by legal counsel using valid Power of Attorneys for each party.

Reserve the Property

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Conduct Comprehensive Due Diligence and Enquiries into the Property and the Seller Once the reservation agreement has been executed, it is important to conduct comprehensive due diligence into the property. Due diligence is one of the most important legal stages when acquiring property in any jurisdiction, including Thailand. Land title due diligence in Thailand requires a professional review of the original land title documents actually physically present at the relevant land office in order to determine whether or not the seller actually owns the land upon which the property is built and whether or not there are any encumbrances registered over the land, such as leases or mortgages. The history of the land title beneath the property should be thoroughly reviewed by a legal representative and a comprehensive report should be issued with a clear opinion on the quality of the land title. It is important to establish whether or not the land has full legal rights of access both on foot and by vehicle and access to the electricity grid, water supply and drainage. Careful consideration must be given to the zoning, environmental and planning restrictions which apply to the land. Litigation checks should be conducted against the land owner (and the authorized director of the land owner if the owner is a limited company) to ascertain if there is any issue with the property or the individuals selling the property. Buyers should be aware that the existence of a number of previous owners does not automatically mean that the land has good title.

Contracts and Closing

This article is intended to provide a very brief overview of the steps involved to acquire an interest in land, or land and structure/s in Thailand, and is not intended as a do-it-yourself guide. As in any jurisdiction, it is important to seek independent legal advice before entering into a legal transaction. In following these steps, buyers are likely to avoid some of the pitfalls which occasionally beset overseas buyers.

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“惟愚者才会盲从”：苏梅岛和帕岸岛购置房产的五大建议 对苏梅帕岸岛的潜在投资者来说，了解在泰国取得房产 所有权的程序是极为重要的，这与其本国采用的程序有 很大不同。潜在投资者必须听从“愚者盲从”的格言， 并花时间了解与泰国房地产投资相关的法律、程序、限 制、细微差别和风险。下面这篇文章为潜在投资者提供 了5个重要建议，目的是给投资者指明正确的道路。 建议1：了解你在法律上可以和不可以拥有的权利 重要的是要在一开始就了解外国不动产投资者在泰国可 以拥有和不能拥有的权利。除在少数有限的情况外，外 国人一般不能以自己的名义持有在泰国的永久土地。外 国投资者被允许获得土地租赁权利；然而，泰国最长的 可登记租赁期为30年，大大低于很多数欧洲国家。虽然 租约可以在租约期限届满后续期，但租约续期有风险。 也许外国人在泰国可以获得的财产中最安全的权益是拥 有一个可以以外国人的名义登记的永久性共管所有权的 公寓单元。然而，在泰国的任何公寓大楼中，外国业主 的配额不能超过该大楼可居住面积的百分之四十九。泰 国法律允许外国人在泰国拥有房产建筑，但潜在投资者 必须承认本节开头所述与控制房产建筑所在土地有关的 问题。最后，外国人可以获得其他较小的权利，其中另 一项权利是在泰国的土地和建筑物上的临时使用权，通 常为30年或使用权有效年限。前提是外国买家获得的所 有权是完全合法的，并有利于获得的土地权益。 提示2：选择合适的房地产中介 只需简单的调查，投资者就会发现苏梅岛和帕岸岛有大 量的房地产中介，他们渴望帮助投资者选择其理想的房 产。 房地产中介可以拥有与岛屿上的财产类型和财产价 值有关的不同专业知识； 一些房地产中介会迎合特定国 籍，例如中国或俄罗斯买家。 重要的是选择一个房地产 中介，该房地产中介通常会列出与拟买方所寻求的类似 规格的房地产，包括房地产的类型（别墅，公寓或住 所），面积，位置和价格。 进行查询以确定房地产中介 是否具有良好声誉以及房地产中介是否在泰国已建立据 点，这是比较审慎的做法。 建议3：预定房产 为了保护房地产，谨慎的做法是与卖方签订“预定协 议”，列出交易的关键条款，例如房产说明，约定的价 格和约定的付款条件。 预定协议还应说明，在买方对房 地产进行土地背景调查（见下文）的期间内，卖方同意 不将财产出售给其他任何人。 通常要求买方向卖方支付 少量定金以做担保。 预定协议至少应规定，如果买方进 行的土地背景调查产生负面结果，则预定金将可退还。 预定协议应根据买方的情况量身定制，与卖方协商的任 何“附加条款”应在预定协议中列出。

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提示4：对房产和卖方进行全面尽职的背景调查 一旦执行了预定协议，对土地房产进行全面的尽职调查 非常重要。包括泰国在内的任何司法管辖区购置房产 时，土地背景调查是最重要的法律手段之一。在泰国， 土地背景调查要求对相关土地局实际提供的原始地契进 行专业审查，以确定卖方是否实际拥有该房产建设的土 地，以及是否存在真实的土地所有权。在土地上注册的 产权负担，例如租赁或抵押。房产下方的土地所有权的 历史应由法定代表人进行彻底审查，并应出具全面的报 告，明确说明土地所有权的质量。重要的是要确定土地 是否具有步行和乘车出入以及进入电网，供水和排水的 全部合法权利。必须仔细考虑适用于该土地的分区，环 境和土地规划限制。应当对土地所有人（如果是有限责 任公司，则由土地所有人的授权法人）进行诉讼检查， 以确定房产或出售房产的个人是否存在任何问题。买方 应注意，先前拥有的所有者数量并不能代表该土地具有 良好的信誉。 建议5：合同和结案 如果土地背景调查产生了令人满意的结果，则买方应与 卖方签订具有法律效益的合同，双方有义务完成交易。 对于双方而言，这都需要做出重大的经济决策。因此， 至关重要的是，谨慎地使用相关合同，以保护买方的利 益。合同应包括（除其他事项外）（1）代表卖方关于 所有权的合法性，通行道路，遵守分区和其他规定以及 类似事项的陈述； （2）适当的违约条款，以在一方违 反合同时提供补救措施； （3）将购买者的权利授予其 继承人，受让人和继承人的条款。在完成日期，买方可 能会将全部房款或部分房款转给卖方，卖方也将向买方 转让房产所有权。此过程应由法律顾问针对每一方使用 的有效授权书执行。

本文旨在简要概述在泰国获得土地或房 产的权益所涉及的步骤，而不是作为自 己动手的指南。与任何司法管辖区一 样，在进行合法交易之前寻求专业法律 咨询非常重要。执行这些步骤后，买家 会避免一些不必要的麻烦或者海外置业 的陷阱。

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Why Cash-back, Why Not? 2020 is now well under way and Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. With many breathtaking and exotic locations dotted around our coastlines of the Samui archipelago islands, red roses, fine wine and tapas shall likely be flowing a plenty. What better way, than to spend a romantic dinner beside the beach with waves lapping at the shore as the sun sets down over the colourful skyline? A little ambience music playing in the background with a light saxophone sound...bliss! Once that memorable romance day is over for another year however, perhaps one might feel the need to stock up their bank balance, particularly since the Thai New Year & Songkran is just around the corner beginning April 13th this year and living costs are allegedly higher now a days... Selling your Bitcoin investments to top up bank accounts at such an important occasion as the “halving event” scheduled for May 2020 might not possibly be the best thing to do either, since block reward shall be cut in half & thus reducing the amount of new Bitcoin’s produced by 50%! This might in turn have an impact in a positive manner. If anything, many might be considering to buy more Bitcoin on the hope for decent returns.

For many who have bought property in Thailand with cash, as is often the case since finance is generally not so easy to come by for foreigners, cash-back and equity release options are available for many types of collateral, which may help liquidity. Certainly those who bought Thailand investment properties in 2015 using Chinese Yuan should be comfortable, as the THB is relatively strong at the moment. Back on 30/09/2015, 1 Chinese Yuan would purchase around THB 5.72627 (according to xe.com) and on 07/01/2020 it would purchase THB 4.32823 so 32% less than before. IF for example, one would sell that same property and transfer those funds back to CNY, in theory one could expect around 32% more Chinese Yuan than before so a return of roughly 6.4% per annum from an investor perspective. One might also had been renting the property generating income in THB so other possible returns could be added on top. Looking at the chart below, Chinese Yuan is at a 10 year low against the baht and has been in decline since 2015, if one expects that trend to reverse, it might be a good idea to take some equity out of Thailand and shift back to Yuan… or purchase other investments…i.e. buying more property to generate more rental income in THB or…buy Bitcoin!

There are many currencies in such a similar position to the Chinese Yuan which have seen hard times when buying baht recently, thus providing an opportunity, particularly if moved money into Thailand at its 2015 peak. The Great British Pound for example has seen a 41% difference since its top going from GBP/THB 56.25711 on 25/08/2015 down to just GBP/THB 39.71104 on 07/01/2020. This means those who may have been lucky to have bought in 2015, if those properties sold today and funds moved back to GBP from THB, one might expect around 41% more GBP than before (assuming property sold for at-least the same amount as one paid for in the first place of course)

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(Source XE.COM) Selling property at “the right price” of course, can take time, particularly when there is an abundance in the marketplace with many available of similar comparable. It can take months, even years to get the required price therefore, raising a cash-back option on a property early is sometimes considered worthwhile; particularly if already up so to speak on the exchange rates. The GBP is 41% up since 2015 for example, so even after paying a Mortgage interest rate for a good few years, one would still be in profit…

Condominiums are the most straight forward and easy to refinance, particularly if they are reasonably modern and desirable. As regular readers may know, there is a Thailand Condo Finance Map which provides an idea of what kind of lending rates could be achieved on various pre-approved projects around the kingdom, weighted most heavily in the Bangkok and Eastern Seaboard areas. It summarises how much a lender would lend per Sq.m. on relevant floors within various projects. The popular and highly sought after Hyde by Grande Asset on Soi 11 in Bangkok for example, had its last lending rates set as follows.

Finance up to 60% loan to value OR up to the following: Floors 31 - 37 up to THB 100,000 Sq.m.

Floors 21 - 30 up to THB 95,000 Sq.m.

Floors 11 - 20 up to THB 90,000 Sq.m.

Floors 02 - 10 up to THB 85,000 Sq.m.

If for example one had bought a 58 Sq.m, 1 Bedroom Unit, on the 20th Floor, than a loan is likely possible of around THB 5,200,000 (58 x 90,000). For a typical 50 year old male, it is possible to get payments down to just THB 60,800 per month with balloon terms and includes a local life insurance policy which would aim to pay off the loan in event of unfortunate circumstances. Of course, the lenders life insurance underwriter would need to do their due diligence also, before the life policy could be approved.

Document requirements to take out such a loan are reasonably straight forward also, particularly if a salaried employee with pay slips and money going through bank accounts. All other worker classifications are welcome also of course, even those that are self employed. ​​

At MBK Guarantee Co., Ltd, our business has been growing steadily for over 10 years. Based inside the well-known MBK Shopping Center and with top tier banks as major shareholders in the head Public Listed Company, both Foreigners and Thais have found both Mortgage & Kai Faak Finance a plentiful.

Interest rates start from 8.4% with most typical equity release/ cash-back terms on 9.4% (KBank MLR + 3.4%). Up to 10 year tenor is available and for those who opt the balloon payment schedule, a refinance at the end of term for another 10 years is likely at reduced set up cost for the renewal.

Thai company lending is available though usually may require ALL shareholders of the company to sign personal guarantors to the loan agreement in addition to the company signatory. Villa Mortgage Finance interest rates typically are 12%.

For further information on how to "Finance Property & Condos in Thailand", or a link to a Thailand Condo Finance Map with pre-approved projects ready to lend which may give a benchmark indication on what kind of finance is available on other projects, please feel free to email stuart@mbkg.co.th OR, call 66 (0) 81278 5382 OR, Line ID stuartmaxwellfoulkes, I shall than be happy to assist.

For Chinese native speaking, please contact Rose on +66 (0) 95 648 2913, WeChat ID: rose215620 or, email jie@mbkg.co.th Note – This article and its contents within are not to be considered as investment advice. If you choose to act following any of the points mentioned within, you do so on your own accord and this article could not be held accountable. samui phangan real estate

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为什么选择现金返还， 为什么不呢？ 2020年已步入正规，情人节也随之将至。 在苏美群岛一 带的坐落着很多风景绝美的地方，同时还可以享受红色 的玫瑰花，香醇红酒以及精致餐点。有什么比在沙滩边 享受浪漫晚餐，倾听海浪拍打岩石，欣赏夕阳日落更惬 意的了呢？伴随着优美的音乐，一点点萨克斯风…是多 么享受！一旦这 令人难忘的一天过去， 或许人们觉得 有必要增加他们的银行储蓄，特别是4月13日的泰国新 年泼水节也即将到来，并且现如今的生活成本已增长不 少… 在今年5月将要发生的“比特币对半”的情况下， 这时候试图将比特币卖出来增加银行存款，看起来并不 是一个很好的决策，因为每个区块的奖励将会减半，也 因此会降低新比特币生产的50%. 反之这可能会产生正面 的影响。如果有的话，可能会有很多人想要买更多的比 特币，已期待更客观的收益。 对于那些用现金在泰购房的人们来说，由于外国人在泰 国并不容易进行贷款融资，所以通过抵押房产而获得现 金返还或者资产释放能够增加资产流动性。那些在2015 年用人民币购买泰国房产的人现在一定很欣慰，因为目 前泰铢更加强劲了。回看2015年9月30日，那时候人民币 兑泰铢的汇率为5.72627（信息来源于xe.com）然而截止 2020年一月7日，汇率变为了4.32823, 也就是说降低了32% 。 假设某人现在卖出当时买的同一个房产并将资金转回 中国，那么理论上来说他就多赚了32％，也就意味着约 每年6.4%的收益率。或许该投资者在持有该房产期间还 有租金收入，那么也可以将这笔收入算入到收益当中。 从下图中可以看出，人民币比泰铢汇率达到了10年来的 低点，并于2015年开始下滑， 若有人希望该趋势转变， 也许将部分在泰资产变现并换回人民币是个不错的主 意，亦或者购买一些其他的投资产品，例如购买更多房 产增加租金收入，或者投资比特币。

当然将房产在“正确的价格”售出是需要时间的，特别 是当市场上有很多相似的选择的时候。有时候需要几个 月，甚至几年才能达到心仪的价格，因此尽早对房产进 行现金返还被认为是更加明智的选择；尤其是在汇率上 升的时候。例如英镑自2015年以来已经上涨了41%， 所 以即使在换了几年贷款利息之后，仍有盈余. 公寓融资是最简单明了的， 特别是当该项目十分现代化 且抢手的情况下。 经常关注我们的读者知道，我们有一 个泰国公寓融资地图，上面可以看到各项目不同的贷款 额度， 包含的公寓大部分在曼谷以及东海岸地区。 这 个地图总结了针对各项目以及其不同楼层，贷方愿意每 平方米借款多少。 以位于曼谷市内 的 Hyde 11这个项目 为例，以下为其借款额度。 贷款额最高达评估价的60% 或者根据以下规定： 31-37层 最高可贷100,000泰铢 /平方米 21-30层 最高可贷95,000泰铢 /平方米 11-20层 最高可贷90,000泰铢 /平方米 02-10层 最高可贷85,000泰铢 /平方米

例如某人有一套面积为58平方米，一室一厅户型，并位 于20层的公寓，那么贷款金额约在520万泰铢 (58 x 90,000). 对于一个年龄为50岁的男性，很可能月还款额为60,800 泰铢，并可以选择气球式还款，以及包含了当地人身 意外保险，这个是针对出现意外的时候可有保险公司赔 付。 当然，在批售人身意外险之前，贷方公司的承保方 也需要进行尽职调查。 针对此类贷款的所需申请文件也很合理，尤其是对于 那些有稳定工作，每月有固定收入的人群。 其他就业 状况的人当然也可以来申请，甚至个体经营的也可以。

(Source XE.COM) 有很多其他货币和人民币一样面对这种兑泰铢汇率降低 的情况，这其实也是一种机会，尤其是对于那些在2015 年汇率高点时将资金流入泰国的人来说。以英镑为例， 从2015年8月25日兑泰铢汇率56.25711 到2020年1月7日的 39.71104，降低了41%。 这也就意味着那些很幸运在2015 年购入房产的人，如果现在将房产卖出并将资金换回为 英镑，那么他们可能已经获利了41%的英镑（假设售出 的房产至少以之前一样的泰铢价格）。

在MBK Guarantee公司，我们的业绩在过去10年里稳定 增长。办公地点坐落于出名的MBK购物商城内，并且 有排名前几的银行作为主要持股人，外国人和本地泰 国人都认为无论是抵押贷款还是Kai Faak都可以选择。 利率8.4%起，现金返还／资产释放利率为9.4%（Kbank MLR+3.4%). 贷款期限最高至10年，并可以用更低的成本 进行再融资。针对泰国公司的贷款也可申请，只是通常 会要求公司的所有股东都签署除贷款合同以外的担保人 协议。别墅抵押贷款利率通常为12%。 更多信息关于 ”在泰地产及公寓融资“，或是需要 “ 泰国可批准资金释放的公寓地图“链接，请发送邮件 至stuart@mbkg.co.th ，或者致电66 (0) 81278 5382 ，也可 联系 Line ID stuartmaxwellfoulkes, 我将乐于回答和协助您 的各项问题。 中文咨询请发送邮件至jie@mbkg.co.th, 或者致电 66（0）956482913， 或者通过微信rose215620. 备注-该文章不应用作投资建议指导。如果您根据上述 内容做出任何决策，将由您本人承担相应风险，该文章 不应承担任何责任。

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Loft is a name usually meaning the room area under the roof or of an abandoned factory or another industrial building converted into a dwelling. Loft is an American term, which originated in factory buildings, warehouses and workshops. The idea of using of such abandoned factories as living and working quarters appeared in the manufacturing district of Manhattan. At that time land prices in the city centre went up and industrial enterprises were removed to the outskirts. Those vacated spaces were willingly occupied by artistic people who were attracted by the functional characteristics of dwellings (high ceilings, cool lightning). Lofts rose from the workshops to the stylish rooms and became really popular in the 1950s. All the New-York’s aristocracy concentrated there. Many painters opened their galleries and studious in such lofts. Andy Warhol’s “Fabric” was a good textbook example. A short time later, that original dwelling got the elite status.

There are many details (beams, pipes, concrete and bricks) which Loft got from the industrial past. They created a special style of “factory” housing. When you enter the room, you can see its opposite corner, because only bedrooms, bathrooms and storerooms were usually isolated. The space was a background for the original design, in which metal, glass and plastic were usually used. Furthermore, the walls were decorated as simply as possible and without any excess. The worn masonry was considered as a particular chic. Also, such inherited from the past life details as pipes, not hidden in the wall ventilation, rough brick walls without finishing gave this interior special value.

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OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A PRIVATE VILLA ON A MATURE, EXCLUSIVE ESTATE IN KOH SAMUI, THAILAND

A Samujana villa is the perfect second home, a retirement base or location for family holidays. Set in 6 and a half hectares of tropical landscaped gardens, each villa has been individually designed and carved into the gentle slope overlooking Koh Matlang and Hanuman Bay. samui phangan real estate 

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Some Good Reasons to Visit

Koh Samui in 2020 Thailand’s “coconut island” has come a long way since it’s hippy hey-day in the 1970s. Today, jet-set travellers rub shoulders with the tabloids’ favourite celebrities, while major golf events and regattas have become annual pilgrimages.

So, now you’re thinking about a lazy leisurely holiday on this tantalizingly tropical island? Only question is … when to go?

February

Samui Open Beach Volleyball

Bounce along to North Chaweng Beach on 2123 February to catch some 40 to 50 teams from around the world competing in this annual beach volleyball tournament. And when the spikes, digs and blocks are all over and the sun begins to set, expect some carnavalesque party fun at the brand new Seen Beach Club.

Strawberries or Spa in Samui?

February is strawberry season in Thailand, and so Banyan Tree has tastefully tied in a fruity theme for its Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea, featuring strawberry mille-feuilles, macarons, tarts, cheesecake, scones and cream, and even chocolate-covered strawberries, all washed down with sweet lashings of strawberry champagne cocktail. An afternoon tea set for two comes in at 1,699 baht nett (USD56). Or alternatively, why not look to lay back with your loved one at this idyllic resort, soaking up a Romantic Escape massage and spa package for couples? In addition to a one-hour massage of your choice, you can wallow in a 30-minute romantic bathtub for two, and luxuriate over a 30-minute body scrub (promotional price 13,500 baht nett till 29 Feb.)

May

Samui Regatta

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Few international events have put Koh Samui on the map like the annual regatta which attracts more than 500 sailors, mostly from around Asia, at this time each year. Hosted in 2020 for the first time by Synergy Samui's La Vida Resort, the event is the biggest and most competitive sailing race of its kind in Asia. Perch yourself anywhere along the eastern coast of the island from 23- 30 May - preferably with a set of binoculars - and set your sights on some competitive and intricate yacht racing.

September

Samui Festival

A kaleidoscope of parades, culture, music, food and fun for all the family is in store at this 5-6 day event, the dates of which are yet to be officially announced. However, we do know that the Samui Festival Marathon will take place at 5am on Aug. 30, so expect the fun n’ games to begin soon after.

Singing competitions, a beauty contest, artwork, handicrafts, Thai boxing bouts and Buddhist ceremonies are all part and parcel of this colourful extravaganza. Perhaps the highlight of the week is the array of street-food stalls where you can sample and savour some of southern Thailand’s most exotic delicacies, such as maret’ leaf rice cooked in a bamboo tube, oysters, fruits, and super-sweet desserts.

November

Loy Krathong - The Festival of Lights

Thailand’s most exquisite festival is a time when Buddhists float banana boats on the river to take away bad luck and worries, while praying for a better year ahead. And nowhere could be more majestic to join the ceremony than at Chaweng Lake on Koh Samui on the night of 1 November when you make your own Krathong, or banana boat, with the help of locals. And of course, there will be music, street stalls, and much merriment all round.

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Koh Samui enjoys a year-round climate heavenmade for beach-lovers, High season is Cool Season - that’s from Christmas through to March, and by “cool” we mean a gentle breeze, and a gorgeous 29-30 °C (84- 86°F) sunshine to bask in. April and May are the hottest months, but then again, you have the Songkran Water Festival on April 13-14 to cool you down. June through to September is thoroughly pleasant with light showers every other day, and October- November is the low season with its monsoon rains.

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2020年来苏梅旅游的一些好建议 泰国的“椰子岛”自20世纪70年代的嬉皮士时期以来已 经有很长一段时间了。如今，乘飞机的旅行者们与小 编最喜欢的名人们擦肩而过，而主要的高尔夫赛事和 加塔斯已经成为一年一度的朝圣之旅。 所以，现在你正在考虑在这个诱人的热带岛屿上度 过一个慵懒的悠闲假期？唯一需要考虑的问题是...什 么时候去？ 二月 苏梅沙滩排球 2月21日至23日，我们前往查文北部海滩，与来自世 界各地约40到50支球队将进行一年一度的沙滩排球锦 标赛的角逐 。当沙滩到处都是挖掘和堆建的时候 ， 太阳开始落山，期待在全新的Seen海滩俱乐部会有一 些嘉年华派对乐趣。 苏梅的草莓还是SPA水疗？ 二月是泰国的草莓季节，因此，悦榕庄在情人节下午 茶中以水果为主题，以小草莓、马卡龙、馅饼、奶酪 为特色蛋糕，烤饼和奶油，巧克力覆盖的草莓，再加 上草莓香槟鸡尾酒的甜蜜冲击。两人一套下午茶，价 格为1,699泰铢（56美元）。 或者，为什么不考虑在 这个田园风光的度假胜地和你的爱人躺在一起，享受 情侣专属的“浪漫私奔”按摩和水疗套餐呢？除了一个 小时的按摩外，您还可以在一个浪漫浴缸里泡30分钟 的鸳鸯浴，并再享受30分钟的身体磨砂。（促销价格 为13,500泰铢，活动截止到2月29日） 五月 苏梅帆船比赛 很少有国际赛事能像一年一度的帆船比赛那样，在每 年这个时候吸引500多名水手参加，其中大部分来自 亚洲各地。2020年首次由苏梅岛Synergy拉维达度假村 主办 ，这是亚洲最大和最具竞争力的帆船比赛。从5 月23日至30日在岛的东海岸的任何地方停留——最好 是用一副双筒望远镜——然后把你的目光瞄准一些有 竞争激烈的帆船比赛。

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九月 苏梅旅游节 在这场为期5-6天的活动中，将为所有家庭提供游 行、文化、音乐、食物等乐趣项目，其具体日期尚未 正式公布。不过，我们确实知道马拉松将于8月30日 凌晨5点举行，所以期待有趣的游戏很快就会开始。 歌唱比赛、选美比赛、艺术品、手工艺品、泰拳赛和 佛教舞蹈等都是丰富多彩的旅游节的一部分。而这一 周最大亮点就是琳琅满目的街头小吃，在那里你可以 品尝到一些泰国南部最奇特的美味佳肴，如用竹筒煮 的马叶米、牡蛎、水果和超级甜的点心。 十一月 水灯节 水灯节是泰国最精致的传统节日。是日佛教徒会在河 上放水灯，寓意带走厄运和忧虑，同时祈祷未来一年 更顺利，再也没有比这更壮观的景象了。参加仪式的 时间为11月1日晚，地点在苏梅岛的查文湖。届时你 在当地人的帮助下做了一个属于自己水灯，或香蕉 船。当然，仪式当天还会有音乐舞蹈表演，夜市小 吃，四周都充满了欢乐的节日气氛。 苏梅岛享有一年四季的气候天堂，适合喜欢海滩的 人，旅游旺季是凉爽的季节-从圣诞节到三月，我 们所说的“凉爽”指的是温和的微风，以及在适宜的 29-30°C （84-86°F）阳光下晒太阳。虽然四月和五 月是最热的月份，但是，4月13-14日的宋干节（泼 水节）可以给你降温。六月到九月是完全令人愉快 的，因为每隔一天都会有小雨，十月到十一月是季 风雨的淡季。

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Welcome to a 5-star view.

Welcome to a tropical paradise.

Welcome to Praia Samui.

34 private-pool villas in a stunning location 1 - 4 bedrooms Pre-launch from 7.5 million Baht

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How to Save Water in the Tropical Heat In times of drought and when Samui’s water supply is low, it’s important to save water.

Here we share a series of articles on tips on saving water at home, clever water saving products, water saving tips for your garden, ideas on gardening in drought conditions, how to use grey water and more.

No matter where you reside, it’s a good idea to practice water conservation. In the hot months, a typical family’s water usage increases by 25-50%. Water conservation not only saves you money on utility bills but can also help prevent water pollution in nearby water sources.

Below are simple ways that you can help to positively contribute to your bank account, the local environment, and community you live in:

Reducing household water usage won't just preserve existing resources – it will also save you money. Try these 16 easy ways to save water.

Water at the right time Water landscapes early in the morning, when air is still and evaporation loss is minimal. Avoid watering on windy days and at midday, when water quickly evaporates before it can soak into soil. If you have automatic irrigation systems, always adjust your controller when the seasons change.

Monitor leaks Check all pipe connections for drips. Frequently inspect o-rings, replacing as needed. Repair leaky exterior spigots. Many faucet fixes are simple do-ityourself tasks. Also inspect valves in automatic irrigation systems for leaks.

Collect rain Create your own water supply by collecting rain runoff. Rain barrels offer fast and easy installation. A cistern provides large-volume water collection and is often a project you can tackle yourself.

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Re-use water Collect household wastewater from dehumidifiers or air conditioning condensers for irrigation. Use water immediately, or save it in a bucket for future use. Don't recycle water containing bleach, fabric softener or automatic dishwashing detergent.

Sweep debris Grab a broom instead of a hose to clean sidewalks, driveways, porches or decks. Sweeping conserves water (and burns calories).

Create zones Group plants based on water needs to enhance irrigation efficiency. In an existing landscape, tackle this project over several years by renovating one planting area at a time.

Mulch soil Apply a 2-inch layer of mulch to planting beds to slow water evaporation from soil. Mulch also helps suppress weeds.

Know your soil With automated irrigation, make sure the soil is absorbing water – and not allowing runoff. Many soil types, such as clay or dry desert soil, don't absorb large amounts of water easily. Use short, repeated watering cycles to deliver water at a rate soil can absorb. Most irrigation controllers can be programmed to water in short, repeated intervals. Also consider amending soil with organic matter to improve soil's water holding capacity.

Build basins Mound soil to form a water collection basin around plants and shrubs.

Replace lawn Carefully consider lawn needs. Lawns need twice as much water as beds filled with flowers and shrubs.

Some of the most challenging lawn areas to water efficiently are slopes, curving areas and narrow strips under 3 metres. Replace lawn with native plant groupings or outdoor living areas.

Update equipment Replace and upgrade irrigation equipment, including timers and sprinklers. Look for low precipitation rate sprinklers, smart controllers, and low-volume microirrigation, such as drip irrigation, soaker hoses, bubbler irrigation and micro-sprinklers. These items water plants slowly, minimizing evaporation, runoff and overspray. Consider retrofitting landscape sprinklers to drip irrigation.

Dethatch & aerate Help lawns absorb water efficiently by limiting thatch and aerating on a regular basis. Mow correctly Mowing at the proper height for summer growing conditions reduces a lawn's water needs.

Sprinkle wisely Observe sprinklers to make sure they're working properly. When running a sprinkler, set a timer to ensure you don't forget to turn the water off.

Stop drips Add a shut-off valve to the end of hoses. Turn the valve to the off position when you're dragging the hose from place to place.

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Samui Restaurant

Reopens with Fiery New Menu Beachfront dining includes everything from barbecues and brick ovens to wok fires and flambés.

KOH SAMUI, Thailand (Jan. 7, 2020) — If you smell something sizzling down in South-Eastern Koh Samui these days, chances are it’s coming from Banyan Tree Samui’s beachfront restaurant, Sands, where Chef Rainer Roersch is rolling out his smoking hot “8-Fires” cuisine.

“We were looking for a very visual and atmospheric theme,” said Chef Rainer. “Something eye-catching that our chefs could prepare under the coconut trees and the moonlight. The key element would be fire.”

The new-look Sands restaurant — which recently reopened after a three-month renovation that includes a new retractable roof — has been adapted to include eight workstations featuring different traditional forms of cooking with fire - brick oven, charcoal grill, wok fire, stove-top, table-burner, hot stone, Santa Maria grill, and flambé.

“There is something mesmerizing about food sizzling over an open fire,” said Chef Rainer. “From the native American concept of the sacred fire pit (bara-bicu) to Japanese hibachi, meaning ‘fire bowl’, to Indonesian satay and Middle Eastern shish kebabs, it has a global appeal and has existed since time immemorial.”

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Sands’ new menu has been beefed up to include a selection of meats and seafood adaptable to the 8-Fire techniques. Diners have a choice of Australian Wagyu beef and Black Angus steaks, lamb cutlets, BBQ pork ribs, chicken breast or veal cutlets. Fresh local seafood choices include lobster, jumbo prawns, scallops and squid, as well as imported Norwegian salmon and Australian barramundi.

“We can really showcase the true aromas and flavours of seafood and prime cuts by using smoke, flaming liqueurs and truffle spray,” said Chef Rainer. “And of course, the tableside presentation is spectacular. It’s fun for all the family with the sizzling fires in all directions, but it can also be a romantic evening for two with sea breezes, soft sand and fine wine.”

From the chef’s garden come the ingredients for vegetarian options including risottos, pizzas and casseroles, fresh salads, and pasta dishes such as pumpkin gnocchi. And among the many mouthwatering starters on the new menu are tuna tartar, panfried foie gras, beef carpaccio, Louisiana crab cakes (in green mango salad) and the overwhelming “Seafood Symphony for 2”.

Sands Restaurant overlooks the sapphire sea of the Gulf of Thailand from a secluded cove flanked by coral reefs.

It is one of three signature dining venues at the award-winning Banyan Tree Samui resort, which is recognized as one of the leading hotels in Asia. The 38-acre property is nestled on a steep hillside and hosts 88 luxury villas, each with its own private infinity pool.

Sands seats 60 diners indoors and up to 42 on the open terrace. The restaurant is open to Banyan Tree guests and non-guests alike from 11:30am to 11pm, seven days a week. Reservations are recommended.

Villas at Banyan Tree Samui, each with infinity pool, start from US$550 per night.

About Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts The Banyan Tree Group is a leading international operator and developer of premium resorts, hotels, residences and spas, with a collection of award-winning brands. Banyan Tree offers a Sanctuary to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul in awe-inspiring locations around the globe. Rediscover the romance of travel as you journey to iconic destinations where authentic, memorable experiences await. Angsana brings the adventure back into travel whatever your age or reason to visit. Intertwining local chic and a vibrant fun-filled atmosphere, Angsana offers amazing destination playgrounds across the world. Cassia is a bold new proposition in the extended stay sector, offering stylish, cutting edge hotel residences for holidays and business travel. It offers incredible choice for families, friends and couples. Dhawa is a casual and contemporary full-service hotel that fuses imaginative design, absolute comfort and seamless technology into a single stay experience. It curates a plethora of choices to achieve a truly customised stay.

To date, the Banyan Tree Group manages and/or has ownership interests in over 47 hotels and resorts, 63 spas, 73 retail galleries; as well as three golf courses in 24 countries.

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WHY CHOOSE COCOON

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COCOON is now a vast Bophut boutique, where the "boss" Karina LORENZONI-JOUSSE welcomes you with both passion and enthusiasm. Composed of 4 stunning indoor showrooms and 3 outdoor showrooms which are nestled in a relaxing tropical garden. It is beautifully soothing and a pleasure for the eyes to calmly walk through taking in the exotic sites to the edge of the indoor lake. This large trendy boutique allows lovers of fashion decoration to view and appreciate many decorative objects, furniture, rugs, lamps, wall decor and antiques.

COCOON is located along the main road, close to the fisherman’s village traffic lights and 5 parking spaces are reserved specially for our customers.

Khun Jaew, our Thai manager who originates from Chang Mai, speaks impeccable English and will be able to make recommendations on all your needs.

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COCOON is happy to give advice on interior decoration, to be able to transform your interior without having to resort to major work. Aesthetic orientation, from tropical chic style to modern classic through glamgypsy and with a choice of furniture and colour ambiance. COCOON is offers deco coaching at the best price, benefiting from preferential rates from a team of suppliers and specialized craftsmen. This home staging will revamp your villa to improve rentals or sale.

COCOON knows how to source per the needs of investors with a wide choice of turnkey packages.

Offering valuable skills and experience from the best Koh Samui island developers, with real estate programs combining both luxury and profitability and crowned with Thailand Property Awards.

COCOON coordinates with all its subcontractors to make sure to meet the best deadlines.

Finally, Karina LORENZONI-JOUSSE, a professional home decorator, would be pleased to enhance your investment in Koh Samui, Karina has a natural eye for design and to source exceptional decorative objects, so that your home decoration is warm, unique and exclusive!

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WHAT HOME STAGING IS? Everybody talks about it but what is it exactly?

Have you owned your apartment or villa in Samui for a long time, or have you just bought it as is?

It’s something not new… Do you find your interior “dated” or poorly organized, often dark with materials that are no longer current, dark woods, old tiles, old curtains? Do you want to freshen up your interior without undertaking heavy work? Do you want to benefit from the professional view of your interior in all its functional and aesthetic aspects?

Home-staging is a quick and punctual advisory support that does not involve the provision of graphic and written elements (plan, sketch or 3D plates). During a first meeting at your home, free of charge, an interior decorator assesses the potential and the atmosphere of your accommodation, she listens carefully to your development desires, your tastes in terms of decoration and furniture.

You must let her know your expectations, both aesthetic, practical and financial.

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An interior makeover brings a new atmosphere to your interior without the need for an expensive construction site or lengthy renovation work. Often, an interior makeover is accompanied by decorative coaching to complement the furniture and decorative elements already present in your apartment or house. With a new layout of your old furniture, of course with some new features, a reorganization and harmonization of your interior, fresh paint on walls and ceiling, new fabrics, some framed canvas, mirrors, trendy rugs, lighting, decorative items, ceramics and outdoor LED lighting in the heart of some tropical trees, your holidays spot will become as pleasant as it is practical, more convivial and warm, more heavenly, more "bankable".

The expertise and the fresh perspective of your home stager allow her to immediately share with you a new layout based on your current decoration. This new interior and exterior layout can possibly be implemented from the first meeting on site, based on your furniture and decorative items that you already own. She will suggest new pieces of furniture or decoration to acquire to complete or change the existing decoration, new colours clearer and trendy, trust her!

The home decorator gives you the benefit of his professional discounts negotiated with his own decoration and design shop, as well as with his team of craftsmen.

It will both respect and optimize your decor budget. The discounts you will get will largely offset the fees of the home decorator, it's a real win-win!

The home decorator will give you a before and after photo file! So, revamped at the best price, your apartment or villa will at first glance benefit from this modest but effective investment, renting out and a sale will be much easier!

Karina LORENZONI-JOUSSE COCOON Concept Store Decoration & Design Tel: +66 080 345 3015 contact@cocoon-conceptstore.com www.cocoon-conceptstore.com FB: Cocoon concept store Instagram: cocoonsamui

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LIVING IN KOH SAMUI

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Despite being only 230km2 Koh Samui is one of the world’s top holiday destinations, pulling in tourists from across the globe... so popular in fact that people often don’t want to leave! The beautiful beaches, laidback lifestyle and plentiful amenities are just a few of the attractions that inspire people to pick up house and relocate to this idyllic island. Whether you are considering a permanent move or a holiday home, Koh Samui has plenty of exciting real estate opportunities to be snapped up.

Attracting 1million+ visitors annually, Koh Samui is unique in that it appeals to a large variety of tourists including young back-packers, families, couples and high-end luxury travelers - as such the island takes on multiple personalities providing a considerable offering of accommodation, entertainment, shopping and dining. This can prove advantageous to those wishing to move as although one area might not suit there is bound to be a contrasting locality relatively close by. Samui bridges island life and comfortable western living perfectly, allowing residents to benefit from the relaxed ‘barefoot’ atmosphere whilst also indulging in their expected home comforts. The island has developed considerably over the years and now boasts a full range of service amenities and facilities.

When it comes to ease of living the island boasts a good range of shopping facilities with Tesco, Makro, Big C and Tops supermarkets. Frequent 7-Elevens, Family Marts and Tesco Express make day-to-day shopping easy as well as the numerous fresh markets in each

area offering reasonably priced local cuisine alongside fresh fruit, vegetables, meats and fish. The retail market in Samui has shown considerable expansion over the last few years - most notably in the form of the recently opened Central Festival Shopping mall showcasing a delightful mix of local crafts and entertainment beside high end shopping and dining experiences. The mall caters to all budgets from designer fashion brands like Jim Thompson and Jaeger to high street brands such as Uniqlo and Aiiz. The Central World department store stocks international brands in clothes, accessories, toiletries and electronics. Chaweng, Bophut and Lamai also have busy shopping high-streets; Bophut in particular boasts an eclectic mix of boutique and luxury stores, most prominently in the newly built and stylish ‘The Wharf’ Shopping area.

Known internationally for its comprehensive list of fine dining experiences and involvement of top class chefs, Samui is the first stop for many foodies exploring Thailand. The island hosts a plethora of 5 star dining establishments boasting top-class wine selections, artfully created dishes and opulent surroundings.

Fortunately, not all eating experiences need pull so heavily on the purse strings, Samui offers a range to suit all budgets from boutique bistro’s, casual dining and, not forgetting, the impressive selection of local Thai restaurants offering a more affordable eating experience. Koh Samui is also a forerunner in the health food market, with many businesses successfully promoting specialised dining including raw, vegan and gluten free options. samui phangan real estate

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As with dining, the nightlife in Samui is diverse and works hard to cover all bases and preferences. Long-standing sophisticated beach clubs like Beach Republic and Nikki Beach serve top class food and beverages in chic poolside surroundings. For a livelier scene the bustling Chaweng high street, with it’s all-night bars and clubs attracts flocks of young travelers every night and regularly hosts international DJs and performers. Bophut’s small cobbled streets brimming with boutique bars and beachside restaurants is the perfect retreat for laid back, upmarket cocktail sipping. Lamai lies somewhere in between the two, appealing to both families and young people in search of a slightly less intense night out. Lipa Noi is favoured for romantic getaways, offering a secluded, yet still well catered option. Finally, displaying a delightful ramshackle charm, Nathon is a glimpse into a more authentic Thai residential experience away from the tourist route.

For families moving to Koh Samui there is a wide choice of well-established nurseries and schools. International School Samui (ISS), Oonrack, Panyadee the British International Scool or Lamai International School provide reliable, internationally accredited education of high standard mostly following the English National Curriculum.

There are a growing range of clubs and weekend activities available around the island to keep everyone in the family busy, including sporting clubs such as: football, dance, ju jitsu and horse riding and also more relaxed family days out at Coco Splash or Pink Elephant amusement park.

Koh Samui is now easily very accessible both from within and outside Thailand; flights arrive and depart direct to Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur and there are also two ferry piers serving the mainland. With this ease of access and so much on offer, Koh Samui has now become as much a place to live as it is a place to visit. It is a multi-faceted residential island with an enviable range of services and facilities to choose from, all of which combine to provide ‘Samuians’ with the perfect long-stay or permanent residence.

With regard to real estate on Koh Samui, traditionally development on the island has been more abundant on the Northern and Eastern coasts mostly due to the proximity of busier towns, golf courses and of course the airport. These areas are significantly lucrative in terms of rental potential, and currently the most secure in terms of resale, as most tourists and buyers are still focusing on this part of the island.

However, over the past few years the west coast has seen accelerated development, including a number of luxury hotels and resorts, so would certainly present an exciting opportunity for purchasers. While buying property in a foreign country is always going to be a big jump, investors in Samui can feel secure that they are investing in a rising market with solid foundations.

As property offerings continue to improve in terms of scope and quality, Samui has attracted purchasers internationally, most numerous originating from China, Russia and the Middle East. Virtually all investors have seen their investment increase in value – capital appreciation varying from 15-20% annually or up to 90-100% from the launch of a project to transfer of title! The range of properties on offer has also diversified greatly, while once thai style villas and lower lying land was the main option now there is an ever growing number of western style condominium buildings, townhouses and luxury mountain villas.

The rise in real estate has ensured that the property sector is soundly supported by professional services, such as English speaking lawyers; reliable real estate corporations; quality construction companies and efficient building suppliers. However it is still important to choose carefully and consider legal requirements at the time – please see back pages for more details on upto-date requirements. It is highly suggested that you speak with a qualified agent first if you do desire to invest in the island.

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LIVING IN KOH PHANGAN

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Are you a discerning traveller? Wish to relax? Want to be active? Yearning for the element of balance?

Then you need to look no further than incredible Koh Phangan where you will find meditation, yoga, saunas, detox and wellness centres to Muay Thai boxing, kayaking, wakeboarding, kite surfing, beach volleyball, paddle boarding, zip lining, elephant trekking, archery, diving, snorkelling, wave riding, free diving, horse riding, trekking trails, hiking trails, mountain biking, rock climbing and fine dining all at your fingertips.

Koh Phangan, accessible via boat/catamaran from mainland Suratthani or a short ferry ride from Koh Samui, may be synonymous for the Full Moon Party contained at the southern most tip of the island, however, Koh Samui's pretty little sister has so much more to offer for all discerning tastes and budgets.

Blessed with an abundance of waterfalls, the most famous of which must be Than Sadet Waterfall visited many times by the revered Great Rama V who left his royal seal engraved on a rock which can still be seen to this day. The late and beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej (also known as Rama IX - as he was the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty) had also visited Koh Phangan thus this island holds a spiritual connection to the Thai nation and tourists alike.

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Buddhist Monks realised Koh Phangan's tranquillity and spiritual importance and subsequently settled in Wat Phu Khao Noi just outside of the main town of Thong Sala as one of the first temples on the island.

Within an area of approximately 167km2 with over 70% being unspoilt mountainous and tropical forest many more temples are nestled coherently within the islands natural flora and fauna offering a feast for the eyes of all visitors.

Koh Phangan being relatively undiscovered and undeveloped still has the postcard perfect secluded deserted beach coves awaiting discovery via the traditional mode of transport, the long tail boat or for the more intrepid explorer by hike. You truly feel that you are the first to leave a footprint!

In that vein Koh Phangan's beauty is emerging as an attractive destination for weddings and events. Due to Koh Phangan's granite structure, there are several small mountains where it's possible to trek/hike. The highest being Khao Raa at over 600m above sea level taking 2-3 hours to realise the summit. There is a bounty of wildlife from monkeys, wild boar, exotic reptiles to stunning birds of paradise not forgetting the spectacular coral reefs that envelop the plentiful bays where the amazing underwater world is accessible for snorkelers and divers equally.

Image Courtesy of Kerry Manning

Luxurious chartered yachts circumnavigate this idyllic isle daily. Soaking up the bountiful canopy from off shore then anchoring to witness a stunning sunset that Mother Nature delivers time and time again.

Koh Phangan, situated within the Gulf of Thailand in the province of Suratthani is the centre of the Samui Archepelago. Shouldering Koh Samui and Koh Tao it is not only “worth a visit” it is an essential enhancement to your Kingdom Of Thailand visit.

The versatility found on the island of Koh Phangan is a draw to visitors of all walks and ages.

The original back packers of yesteryear have now grown up and are the new breed of diverse visitor, with their families, who are investing in this slice of paradise.

Image Courtesy of Kerry Manning

Found predominantly in the more relaxed north and west of Koh Phangan you will see a more authentic Thailand with top end luxury villas aesthetically constructed and enhanced by the native flora and dramatic landscape.

An integration that is refreshing and in keeping with traditional Thai styles and values to which a certain clientele look for.

Image Courtesy of Koh Phangan Luxury Villas

The indigenous populace continue to harvest cashew nuts, coconuts, squid and fish however there is a harmonic co-dependence between the local and expat communities, unlike neighbouring islands, a balance that is invigorating to witness.

Benefiting from the creature comforts of a Makro, Big C, Tesco Lotus Supermarkets, Home Mart, Home Pro, a choice of delicatessens plus fine dining, Koh Phangan is moving forward at a slow but steady pace.

The island of Koh Phangan is a phenomenally special destination, some would say a national treasure. It is surely a gem in the Gulf of Thailand. samui phangan real estate

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the legal arena l land title deeds

LAND TITLE DEEDS IN THAILAND There are two main types of land ownership in Thailand which we should explain

RIGHTS OF POSSESSION Firstly there is the right of possession, for example, land that has been used by a family for generations to the benefit of the land and they have possession rights of the land under the civil and commercial code. Such titles are Sor Kor 1,Tor Bor 5 , 6 or Sor Por Gor 4. These titles basically are only family possession rights and generally only used for farming. These titles can not be bought or sold and no building rights or legal acts would be allowed on the land. I do know of cases where families being in possession of certain pieces of land for generations have been able to upgrade them to regular land title deeds but this is not generally the case and any serious investor would not normally give any credibility to these titles of possession.

RIGHTS OF OWNERSHIP Usually we are looking for land title deeds giving right of ownership not possession. Here there are basically three title deeds:- Chanote, Nor Sor 3 and Nor Sor 3 Gor. The most sought after titles are the Chanote and the Nor Sor 3 Gor as both these titles have legal documents of Rights of Ownership and can be sub-divided into smaller plots and planning permission and any such legal acts can be carried out immediately on the land.The only difference with the Nor Sor 3 is that although legal documents are issued for the land it has not been accurately surveyed which can lead to problems in verifying actual land area. And if any legal act is to take place on this land it must be published for at least 30 days.

As we have been saying all the way through if it is not clear 100%, seek the advice of a legal professional in this field, as there are also many other issues that are important to consider such as servitude, access and rights of way.

LAND MEASUREMENT & SURVEY Land in Thailand is measured in Rai, Ngan and Talang Wah. • 1 Wah= 4 sqm • 1 Ngan= 100 Wah or 400 sqm • 4 Ngan= 1 Rai or 1600 sqm In comparison to Western Standards: • 2.50 Rai= 1 Acre • 6.25 Rai= 1 Hectare

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TIPS FOR STARTING A NEW BUSINESS Are you planning to start your own business for the first time in Thailand? If so, we hope this useful information will help put your business on the right track.

The simplest and easiest sort of company for foreigners to form with a small business is a Thai Limited Company.

In Thailand, a Limited Company is a company with up to 100 shareholders, who share the same business purpose and is formed with a Capital divided into equal shares.

GETTING STARTED To set up a company, you must first have the memorandum that can be acquired at the registration office. To properly register, you are required to provide the authorities with details of your company and list a minimum of three shareholders (who can either be Thai or foreign nationals or both). At least seven days after you first approach the department, you can call a shareholder’s meeting to reach an agreement on the purpose of your business and set up the company’s operational rules.

Having agreed on the purpose of your business, you can then apply for business registration at the same department.

If you cannot agree on company rules, you can refer to those stated in the Civil and Commercial Code’s partnership and companies section.

SHARES Besides the issues of business registration, you must also make sure that your company’s shares are worth no less than 5 baht each. These shares can be transferred or even sold if the company has no regulations on this matter.

Every shareholder must be given a share certificate, a document that guarantees their status as a shareholder.

Should anyone wish to transfer their shares to another party; they have to fill in the share transfer form that confirms the deal between the transferor and transferee.

The company also has to have in its possession a register of shareholders that contains a record of all the company’s shareholders. The book is evidence that will identify the company’s shareholders.

SHAREHOLDERS AND CHAIRPERSON A Limited Company’s shareholders can be either Thai or foreign nationals or both, but the percentage of shares held by foreign national plays a significant role in determining the nationality of your company, which may impose serious limitations on the company’s rights, such as landownership.

If less than 49% of your company’s shares are held by foreigners, your company is considered a Thai company.

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However, if foreign nationals hold more than 49% of the shares, your company is a foreign company.

The significant differences between Thai and foreign companies operating in Thailand lie in their rights to buy and own properties or other businesses. It is therefore important, especially for those in real estate and development businesses, to know and remember that unless your company is Thai, you are restricted in the ability to possess and obtain land and property in this country without an exemption granted by the government.

Foreign companies are also restricted to certain activities and to proceed with certain operations the company will have to apply for permission from the government. In such instances, applications will be considered case by case. They will also face tough scrutiny and strict restrictions on their right to operate and ability to run their business. These companies will be treated in the same way as foreign nationals seeking jobs in Thailand.

If you are registered as a Thai company, you are automatically granted the right to purchase and own properties and other business and will be treated the same way as a Thai citizen. However, according to new legislation that has recently come into effect, the Land Department’s staff are now required to thoroughly investigate your Thai shareholders’ sources of income. Thai shareholders in a company wishing to purchase properties in Thailand have to declare their income and provide the authorities with evidence that proves their ability to co-invest with other foreign shareholders in the same company. Only those successful in convincing the authorities are granted the right to purchase and possess land. Companies with approval from the Land Department can then proceed with their applications for land title deeds or other certificates of use and possession.

LITTLE THINGS THAT MATTER A company limited has to have its own board of directors to act on behalf of the company. This panel will, however, act under the regulations and agreements approved by the shareholders. Appointing directors or removing any of them requires shareholders approval.

At the end of the company’s financial year, within five months, it shall be the duty of the company to present the balance sheet to the Department of Business Development (DBD). If your company fails to present the balance sheet, the company will be fined up to 50,000 baht and the company’s board of directors may also be fined up to 50,000 baht. If the committee refuses to pay the fine, the police can appeal to the court for a warrant and file a lawsuit against the resilient parties. Withdrawal of the company’s business registration is also another penalty the company may face, should they not provide the authorities with the necessary statement.

Information courtesy of Khun Surin Puangpakdee Senior Lawyer NSP&Laws Firm +66 077 458 204

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the legal arena l building regulations

BUILDING REGULATIONS ON KOH SAMUI In order to build on Koh Samui you must first obtain a building permit from the municipality office and your building must meet certain requirements, depending on the location of the land on which you wish to build.

There are 4 defined areas for land depending on its distance from the beach.

(See diagram on opposite page)

STAGE 1. Land up to 10 Meters from the beach. The law states that no construction is permitted within this area.

STAGE 2. Land up to 50 Meters from the beach. Within this area you are permitted to construct a single storey building only It’s height cannot exceed 6 Meters (including the roof) and the building cannot exceed the maximum allowed area of 75 Square Meters.

STAGE 3. Land up to 200 Meters from the beach. Within this area you are permitted to build up to a maximum height of 12 Meters (including the roof). The maximum allowed size is 2000 Square Meters.

STAGE 4. Land located more than 200 Meters from the beach. Within this area, building of up to 12 Meters in height (including the roof) can be constructed.

In addition, all buildings must now be constructed with peaked roofs, flat roofs are no longer permitted.

Information courtesy of Manit Tajew (Senior Lawyer Miklaw Associates)

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ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS ON KOH SAMUI AND KOH PHANGAN There are defined areas relative to the distance above sea-level (i.e., reference to height above sea rather than set-back from shore-line), pursuant to the Regulations of Resource and Environment, 30th May 2557 (2014) (“Environmental Regulations”).

Level 1 - Land less than 80 metres above sea level.

In general, no additional rules apply in this level, subject to rules relating to hotels (50 percent of hotel land area must be left un-built on and “green”), residential projects consisting of 10+ units (must have water and waste treatment facilities), in addition to rules relating to water-dams, golf courses and airports.

Level 2 - Land between 80 – 140 metres above sea level.

Within this level, a single family home may be constructed on land that is 100 square wah or greater (if the land is less than 100 square wah, construction is prohibited). Structures cannot exceed 6 metres in height and must leave 50 percent of the land un-built on and “green; must have an architectural design based on traditional Thai, tropical or local aesthetics; must have a roof consisting of 80 percent of the total building area, and that matches the natural surroundings; and must include an approved water-drainage system, to prevent flooding.

Level 3 – Land greater than 140 metres above sea-level.

Within this level, the same rules apply as in Level 2; and in addition, structures in Level 3 cannot exceed 90 square metres.

Slope Rules In all levels mentioned, where the land has a slope of between 35-50 degrees, only a single family home is permitted, which cannot exceed 6 metres in height and 80 square metres in area, and which must leave 75 percent of the land un-built on (50 percent of the un-built land area must be “green” with native trees). Furthermore, the land area must be 120 square wah or greater, otherwise construction is prohibited. If the slope is greater than 50 metres, construction is likewise prohibited.

Information courtesy of Jeffrey Martin of Limcharoen Legal www.Limcharoen.com

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realty in focus l villa rentals

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illa rental is fast becoming the preferred holiday accommodation option for a vast majority of vacationers to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.

Renting a villa as a family or group of friends can prove far more economical in the long run than hotel accommodation and can afford you the luxury and privacy you seek on a holiday without breaking the bank.

For longer term lets, there is a multitude of options from private owners to agent lets ranging from basic to 6 star luxury – all you need to do is spend some time finding the right villa for your long-term living needs.

Holiday villas are generally fully furnished and include a full western kitchen with appliances, towels and bed linens, water and electricity and will normally include a maid service who will come once or more a week to change linen and tidy the villa, as well as a maintenance person to take care of the gardens and pool if included.

There are a host of other optional services on offer such as a private chef, babysitting, pre-arrival shopping, laundry, driver or car hire, butler, island tours, personal training, massage and spa treatments, Thai cooking lessons...simply do your research and ask lots of questions when selecting your villa to see what is available to you during your stay.

If booking your villa from outside of Thailand, it may be wise to use one of the more established

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and recognised agents to ensure you are getting what you pay for. While it may seem cheaper to go directly through the home-owner, agencies usually have representatives in Samui and Phangan who can advocate on your behalf. That can include minor repairs or even moving you to another property if you’re not satisfied with your original choice. That’s something that the owner can’t help you with.

Prices can vary greatly depending on the location of the villa (closer to the beach or beach-front means you will pay for the access and view!), the size/bedroom numbers, the facilities, services and the standard of the villa - with several levels of luxury available! There are hundreds of villas available on the islands starting from basic, mid-level, luxury and beyond – it’s truly reliant on your budget and your requirements - either way, you will not be stuck for choice.

Generally a deposit of 50% or more is required to secure the villa of your choice prior to your holiday and the remainder paid in full upon arrival, this may vary from agent to agent. Read the rental agreement very carefully to make sure you understand what’s provided as well as any and all conditions, exclusions, inclusions, costs and penalties.

When you decide on the ideal holiday villa to suit your needs, you can relish in the fact that you will enjoy privacy, space and of course the beautiful tropical surrounds of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. Happy holidaying!

Photo Courtesy of Horizon Homes

Villa Letting agents ADVANCE INTER DEVELOPMENT............. 077 231 625

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STEJ’Y PROPERTIES AND DEVELOPERS.........095 739 6170 SUNWAY VILLAS...................................................091 043 7977 TALING NGAM TROPICAL VILLA..........................089 651 0302 TANAPA HOME......................................................086 944 0476 THE BAY SAMUI.................................................... 084 111 7500 The Green Place Residence........................093 574 8735 THE ROYAL MOUNTAIN........................................081 956 1636 THE SEA KOH SAMUI.............................................077 961 982 THE SEASONS......................................................080 776 5822 Thong Lang Villa.............................................062 895 9924 THONG NAI PAN ESTATE.....................................083 391 8159 TROPICAL HOME.................................................082 179 3933 VANAYA LUXE PRIVATE VILLAS..........................093 745 0566 Vauban Real Estate Samui..............................077 963 146 VERANO RESIDENCE..........................................083 182 5430 VERTICOLOR SAMUI . ...........................................077 914 000 Villa Maya............................................................. 077 417 113 VILLA TAWAN........................................................094 598 8475 X2 RESIDENCES...................................................082 495 2525

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT ADEPT ASIA...........................................................081 978 3712 DMA........................................................................085 790 1520 RS BUILT . ............................................................086 271 0156 SAMUI ARCHITECT.............................................. 085 782 1852 SIL ARCHITECTS..................................................083 690 9700 STERLING CONSTRUCTION THAILAND.............085 233 9630

KLIK ASIA...............................................................089 866 4515 SAMUI RESCUE..............................077 421 444/087 263 4371 TESCO LOTUS........................................................077 245 400 TS-TEAK.................................................................081893 4935

LEISURE SAMUI 100 DEGREES EAST DIVE CENTER.....................077 245 396 BLOOD DONORS KOH SAMUI....... .......blooddonorskohsamui.com castaway guesthouse.................................. 081 968 5811 celes beachfront resort............................077 900 999 CHANTARA JUNK BOAT.......................................087 064 3126 Escape break......................................................077 458 100

Nature Architects.........................................063 592 8956

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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SAMUI...................077 484 548

Kupu kupu Phangan..........................................077 377 384

Nature Architects.........................................063 592 8956 ADEPT ASIA...........................................................081 978 3712 BLUE BUILDING...................................................... 077 430 411 EXIM STUDIO..........................................................02 934 7921 KOH SAMUI CONSTRUCTION.............................089 510 2040 Luxury VILLAS & HOMES....................................077 430 326 PALM CONSTRUCTION..........................................077 961 991 P&W CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT.................077 238 182 RS BUILT . ............................................................086 271 0156 SEA B.C...................................................................077 960 584 STERLING CONSTRUCTION THAILAND . ..........085 233 9630 TROPICAL BUILDERS.............................................077 602 262

MAINTENANCE SERVICE ADEPT ASIA...........................................................081 978 3712 MANAGING SAMUI..................................................077 430 010 SQUEAKY CLEAN WINDOWS..............................087 013 7650 The Clean Team................................................064 415 9439

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MAGNOLIA SPA.......................................................077 601 133 Merchant Gourmet Samui’s Premier Food Service......061 919 1717

MINI GOLF CHOENG MON...................................081 787 9148 MOBY DICK IRISH BAR........................................081 892 1990 OCEAN 11 BEACH FRONT RESTAURANT............077 245 134 OCEANS ELITE CHARTERS...................................077 427 244 Panviman Resort Koh Phangan...................077 445 101 Prego Restaurant...........................................077 300 317 RAJDHEVEE CLINIC...............................................077 430 702 Stack Burger ...................................................077 915 222 THAILAND LEARNING CENTRE .........................086 625 2546 TROPICAL MURPHYS.............................................077 413 614 WECI & COMPUTER INSTITUTE............................077 233 101 ZAZEN BOUTIQUE RESORT & SPA.......................077 430 345

KASA has proudly established itself as the leading property developer in Samui, with 8 successful residential projects on the island.

We strive to provide exceptional real-estate options for our clients, with the vision of creating a legacy of projects that stand out in the most acclaimed holiday destinations around Thailand.

Our commitment is first and foremost to our clients, with an unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction and after-sale support.

KASA believes in its projects, because behind every KASA villa is an untold amount of pride and passion that pulses through the company, and we like think it shows.

AWARD-WINNING DEVELOPER Our commitment to excellence has borne recognition. To date, we have received a ‘Best Developer Koh Samui’ award from Dot Property as a tribute to our success and have our sights firmly fixed on further accolades.

IDEAS BROUGHT TO LIFE There’s nothing more refreshing for KASA than to see one of our projects completed in Samui and our investors entering into the market for either rental revenue or to profit from a sale.

With off-plan development fast becoming the status quo in the local industry, we realise how important it is to manage expectations and deliver a final product that leaves our clients feeling good about their investment, or excited about spending time in a wonderful new space they are proud to call their own.

We relish opportunities such as this to showcase the quality of our finished villas so that readers have a better idea of the benchmark we maintain for the construction of each KASA creation.

A NOTE ON CONSTRUCTION KASA is uniquely equipped to deliver quality construction as we are one of the few luxury developers on Samui with an in-house construction crew. As such, we command an unconventional amount of control over the execution of our designs and are able to avoid spending valuable time coordinating multiple parties within a single project.

The KASA family is a big one and is certainly enriched by our Samui construction branch of over 400-strong.

Experts on Koh Samui IVL Property deals with high quality villas on the island of Koh Samui. Our team of local and international professionals have deep understanding of the property market, the best of from your holiday and your investment.

development - sales - rentals - concierge - management IVL Property is committed to smart and environmentally friendly natural beauty of Koh Samui.

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